Administered by Government of Manitoba · Last verified: July 2026
A 50% cost-shared Manitoba program that helps small and medium employers train their workforce and build HR capacity. The Employee Training stream covers up to $10,000 per employee, and the HR Strategy Development stream covers up to $25,000, to a combined maximum of $100,000 per year. It is open to employers with fewer than 500 employees that have operated in Manitoba for at least one year.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityBuilding Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Manitoba, with up to 499 employees. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 50% cost-share, up to $10,000 per employee and $25,000 for HR strategy, max $100,000. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Review the BUMP eligibility criteria 2. Complete and submit the mandatory intake form 3. Discuss eligibility with a Workforce Development Consultant 4. Submit a full application if invited (continuous intake)
Continuous intake; training must occur within the current fiscal year.